CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 30, 2015 – 4:15 PM CST. Robert J. Zimmer, President of the University of Chicago issued the following statement: The University of Chicago has received confirmation from the FBI that an individual is in custody in connection with yesterday’s threat against the University. Classes and events remain canceled for[Read More…]
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An Evening with Take 6 at Governors State University’s Center for Performing Arts on Dec. 14
UNIVERSITY PARK—(ENEWSPF)—November 30, 2015. Take 6, winners of 10 Grammy Awards and 10 Dove Awards, will perform Saturday, December 12 at 8 p.m. at the Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University. Take 6 is a multi-platinum selling a cappella group, beloved throughout the musical universe. These six virtuosic[Read More…]
Salt Creek Ballet Will Perform the Nutcracker at Governors State University Center for Performing Arts on Dec. 5
UNIVERSITY PARK—(ENEWSPF)—November 30, 2015. The Salt Creek Ballet will perform The Nutcracker Saturday, December 5 at 1 and 5 p.m. at The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University. A magical tale featuring Tchaikovsky’s enchanting score, a brand new set and costumes – along with waltzing flowers, giant mice,[Read More…]
Why Adult Education Matters – Dr. Terri L. Winfree, President, Prairie State College
CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–November 30, 2015. The current Illinois state budget crisis has been getting a lot of attention as more individuals are negatively impacted by the lack of money to operate essential services. Prairie State College (PSC) is facing some difficult decisions on how to continue operating our Adult Education programs[Read More…]
Monday Classes and Activities at University of Chicago Hyde Park Campus Canceled Due to Threat
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 30, 10:23 am: The University continues to be in regular contact with both federal and local authorities. As we indicated yesterday, classes are canceled and faculty and staff are advised to remain off campus. We have an increased security presence on campus today. We will provide a further update as[Read More…]
Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert, Nov. 27, 2015
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 27, 2015 AMA Announces New Policy to Make Prescription Drugs More Affordable The American Medical Association last week called for a ban on direct-to-consumer ads for prescription drugs and implantable medical devices, saying they contribute to rising costs and patients’ demands for inappropriate treatment. Delegates at the powerful[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Blotter Reports for November 25, 2015
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–Editor’s Note: We continue our reporting on news from police reports. Besides covering the many stories from around Park Forest that otherwise might go unnoticed, we want to bring more complete coverage of police reports than is reported by other local media. An arrest does not mean that[Read More…]
A Thanksgiving Proclamation from Mayor John A. Ostenburg
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Mayor John Ostenburg delivered the following proclamation at this year’s annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Prayer Service. The original Thanksgiving Day was, perhaps, the first celebration on the soil of the Western Hemisphere by what would become a nation of immigrants. The Pilgrims crossed the waters of the Atlantic Ocean[Read More…]
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Monthly Complaint Snapshot Examines Bank Account and Service Complaints
Report Also Includes In-Depth Look at Consumer Complaints from Connecticut WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–November 24, 2015. Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released its latest monthly consumer complaint snapshot, highlighting bank account and service complaints. The report shows many consumers are experiencing problems opening up and managing accounts, while other[Read More…]
Acclaimed Chicago Journalists Carol Marin and Don Moseley to Co-direct New Center for Journalism Integrity and Excellence at DePaul University
Acclaimed Chicago journalists Don Moseley and Carol Marin will co-direct the new Center for Journalism Integrity and Excellence at DePaul University’s College of Communication. Beginning in fall 2016, the center will offer an investigative reporting course taught by Marin and Moseley, and the center will host an annual summit on[Read More…]
